Eva Longoria is the epitome of chic in a strapless black velvet gown as she walks the red carpet for the Monaco Global Gift Gala

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By NIOMI HARRIS, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER 00:03 10 Oct 2026, updated 00:09 10 Oct 2026

Eva Longoria was the epitome of chic on Friday as she walked the red carpet for the Monaco Global Gift Gala held at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo.

The actress, 51, looked sensational in a strapless black velvet gown as she posed at the second annual event which brings together people from the world of entertainment, business and philanthropy for a glitzy evening supporting charitable initiatives in Monaco and beyond.

And Eva ensured she looked her best for the event, slipping into the glamorous ensemble which featured a silver, embellished trim and a daring split at the back.

Boosting her height, Eva tottered on a pair of towering black heels, while she finished off her look with dazzling diamond jewellery including hooped earrings and a necklace.

Eva, who acted as Honorary Chair for the foundation, was all smiles as she posed alongside other guests including Princess Stephanie of Monaco.

The royal cut a stylish figure in a red ruffled gown while posing with the US actress.

It’s been a busy time for Eva as just last week she was in Paris supporting her pal Victoria Beckham at her Paris Fashion Week runway show.

The Desperate Housewives star looked stunning in a brown satin dress as she mingled with the Beckham clan at the fashion event.

Eva also hit the runway herself at L’Oreal’s Paris show, where she joined the likes of Jane Fonda, Kendall Jenner, Heidi Klum and Cara Delevingne.

Eva has been busy shooting a number of campaigns of late while also enjoying travels in Europe over the summer.

The star relocated to Spain two years ago with husband José Bastón and their eight-year-old son Sebastian. She and her family now split their time between Mexico and Spain.

In April 2025, Eva – a Texas native with Spanish heritage – was a guest on Live With Kelly and Mark, and explained why she was drawn to Spain’s Andalucía region.

‘I know that region the most because I’ve been going there for 20 years,’ she explained.

She noted that she particularly enjoys patronising chiringuitos, small beach bars and restaurants where people consume tapas and drinks.

Eva, who was previously married to soap star Tyler Christopher and basketball pro Tony Parker, celebrated her tenth wedding anniversary with Baston in May.

She shed light on their still flowering romance in an interview with People, lifting the curtain on the latest extravagant date night she and Baston enjoyed together.

‘It was in France with my husband in the Loire Valley. We went to a castle. He always does something big, and it was very romantic,’ she said. ‘But a typical date night for us is me cooking dinner, usually tacos, while he opens a bottle of wine.’

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